alisluv 2 Posted May 4, 2013 Hi' date=' I was wondering if anyone here is not requiring to do the pre-op diet. My doctor told me that if you are 35 BMI or less, you don't have to do pre-op diet. I'm 32 BMI so I was wondering if I should do it anyways. I'm getting so lazy about it! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk[/quote'] Hi - and congrats on your upcoming surgery! My pre-op diet (2 weeks prior) is just a low-carb diet. Still needing to get in 1200-1500 cals/day, with 60g of Protein. I only have to do Clear Liquids 24 hours before surgery. The other advice people have given about going ahead and changing some habits is a great idea, though. I was addicted to diet soda - and gave it up cold turkey 23 days ago (yes, I'm counting lol!) because I can't ever have it again! Get used to drinking all the Water between meals - and not having anything WITH meals. That's a hard one, too, but I'm hoping will get easier with time. Good luck in your journey! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imsunj 2 Posted May 4, 2013 Has anyone on the whey Protein had any reactions to it? I have developed a rash since starting my pre-op diet 9 days ago. The diet change is the only change I've made. No new soaps, detergents, meds or anything like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bebe2013 1 Posted May 4, 2013 My Dr told me to have a Protein Shake twice a day but could still have 1 to 2 lite meals a day. I started a modified version a week before I had to do the two weeks prior to surgery. It hasn't been to bad. I have lost 14 pounds!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gigglypug 77 Posted May 4, 2013 No formal pre-op diet, just a recommendation to lose 10 lbs by surgery. Initial weigh-in was March 18th, surgery will be May 15th...was down 9 lbs at my final pre-op appointment 2 days ago :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lolarose13 147 Posted May 5, 2013 Hello everybody, 5 days to go and tonight was my "last supper" before the real deal. I will try to do a little pre-op until Friday which is my surgery day!!! I'm so excited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites